Back at the European Neurological Society I went to a session on “What every young neurologist should know”. And apart from a few general career comments, it was clear that the crucial skill a 21st century neurologist needs to learn, according to the organisers, was a thorough appreciation of genetics. And we can see why. Modern genetic investigations have completely revolutionised neurological subspecialties: More than 40 single-gene causes of movement disorders have been described, many of which are now tested for routinely in the clinical setting and can transform the diagnosis and management of affected patients. Read more